2007-03-20 17:43:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Nobody knows for sure. Sometimes, identical twins who are seperated at birth discover they have similar likes, dislikes, habits, and personalities when they meet later in life.
That said, I think how a person deals with anger or sadness is a very socialized process, and that the majority of the way our tempers develop is by watching how others around us resolve issues. If you and the other role models in the child's life are patient and even-tempered, it is more likely that your child will learn to use this model to deal with stress.
The only thing that might be hereditary is if the father's temper was caused by unusually high natural testosterone levels, which could be passed on to a son. Researchers have discovered that there is an abnormally high number of men serving time in prison for violent crimes who suffer from high testosterone levels. But even then, I think behavioral training from a young age could combat this natural predilection for violence.
2007-03-20 17:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by MissM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby certainly can. There is a genetic make-up that comes from the parents. So your kid has a good shot. Especially if this is the first born male, I don't know why but I heard that in one of my sociology or psychology classes. Yet, behavior can still be learned and trained. You're responsible for this child's upbringing. Be a stern parent. Don't allow temper tantrums (even if this makes you mean mommy). And whatever you do, don't negatively compare your child to his/her father. "There you go being all moody again. I swear you're just like your father." It's gonna make the child feel hostility towards his/her father, feel worthless themselves, and they won't confide in you. Even if the child turns out exactly like the father, curb this. You have to be supportive, and if you want the dad completely out of the child's life, keep the dad out of your mouth as well. As if he weren't there. Good luck.
2007-03-21 02:43:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a baby, it's not called a temper. Babies do not have control over how they react to their feelings. As children grow, if they are raised well, they learn to modulate their behavior: for instance, to speak rather than hit if they are angry. A child who doesn't learn this skill grows up to be an adult with a temper.
2007-03-21 01:38:29 · answer #3 · answered by Wise Advice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Temperment is inherited as well as learned, so even without contact, it's possible to carry on certain personality traits.
2007-03-21 00:48:18 · answer #4 · answered by Robin J. Sky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OHHH YAAhhhh I am an adopted child and i do not act anything like my adoptive parents. i was adopted at 3 days old. I am very difrent then them. Except we are all very loving and nurturing people!
2007-03-21 01:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by Gypsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Personality I believe is hereditary! They could have the same type.
2007-03-21 00:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by kristy r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I guess it's in the genes.
2007-03-21 00:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by nina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either its me and I really don't understand your question because I personally don't think it makes any since our maybe I'm missing something here. Maybe you would want to explain your self a bit more.
2007-03-21 00:47:48 · answer #8 · answered by Veee Smitten 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have to believe that temperament is hereditary.
2007-03-21 00:47:43 · answer #9 · answered by Rocka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah it's called genes
2007-03-21 00:46:56 · answer #10 · answered by Natalie's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋